Math Problem Statement

Evaluate (f + g)(x) if f(x) = 2x^2 and g(x) = 3x - 2 when x = 3.

Solution

Let's solve the problem from the image you provided. The question asks to evaluate (f+g)(x)(f + g)(x) if f(x)=2x2f(x) = 2x^2 and g(x)=3x2g(x) = 3x - 2 when x=3x = 3.

Step-by-Step Solution:

  1. Calculate f(3)f(3): f(x)=2x2    f(3)=2(3)2=2×9=18f(x) = 2x^2 \implies f(3) = 2(3)^2 = 2 \times 9 = 18

  2. Calculate g(3)g(3): g(x)=3x2    g(3)=3(3)2=92=7g(x) = 3x - 2 \implies g(3) = 3(3) - 2 = 9 - 2 = 7

  3. Calculate (f+g)(3)(f + g)(3): (f+g)(x)=f(x)+g(x)    (f+g)(3)=f(3)+g(3)=18+7=25(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x) \implies (f + g)(3) = f(3) + g(3) = 18 + 7 = 25

Therefore, the correct answer is 25.

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  1. How do you find the value of a function at a specific point?
  2. What are some other ways to combine functions, such as multiplication or division?
  3. How do you evaluate the sum of two functions at different points?
  4. What is the impact of different operations on the graphs of combined functions?
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Tip: Always substitute the value of xx correctly when evaluating functions to avoid errors.

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Math Problem Analysis

Mathematical Concepts

Function Evaluation
Addition of Functions
Quadratic Functions
Linear Functions

Formulas

f(x) = 2x^2
g(x) = 3x - 2
(f + g)(x) = f(x) + g(x)

Theorems

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Suitable Grade Level

Grades 9-10